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The One and Only Ivan (Newbery Medal Winner)

By Katherine Applegate, Patricia Castelao (Illustrator)
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By Katherine Applegate, Patricia Castelao (Illustrator)
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Told from the perspective of a captive gorilla, this is a heartfelt, humorous story of friendship, no matter the participants. It’s a modern addition to the upper echelon of animal-driven stories for young readers that make us reflect on our own humanity in the best ways possible.

The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+

This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself.

Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan...

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